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As of this month, DVDW has joined the Loan Market Association (LMA) as an associate non-UK member.

DVDW participates in international rankings. We are extremely proud to have been ranked in the IFLR1000 for 2023 in our first year.

It looks like a recession is coming after all. We thought we could escape it, but nothing can be predicted in advance.

We are proud to inform you that Rob Simons, Partner in Employment Law, has been appointed arbitrator by the Court of Arbitration for Sports ("CAS").

DVDW is delighted to welcome Sanne Piekaar-Bouthoorn and Iris van Toer as of 16 January. A great start to 2023 for the Employment Law team!

With effect from 1 January 2023, Juliette van de Wiel has been appointed as salary partner and Maurits Smal as senior associate.

DVDW advised ProSim and its shareholders on the formation of the joint venture with TXT Group.

A brief legal guide to doing business in the Netherlands.

The main reason for the acquisition is Valveco’s desire to further strengthen and expand its growth opportunities and competitive position.

A step forward to meet the ever-growing demand for legal advice and guidance on business abroad.

INSOLAD is a specialization association of the Dutch Bar Association and has over 700 members, prospective members and fellows.

DVDW was delighted to advise parties on this collaboration.

DVDW proudly assisted MVR Holding B.V. and PVR Holding B.V. with the sale of the company to the management.

We are shocked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Many entrepreneurs are optimists. But sometimes it diminishes critical thinking.

Parcom and the current shareholders have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Zorg van de Zaak Netwerk B.V. ("Zorg van de Zaak").

DVDW was pleased to guide and advise the shareholder of MB-ALL in this transaction.

DVDW was pleased to assist and advise Elan Bold Holding B.V. and St. Administratiekantoor Bold Capital Holding in this transaction.

We proudly present to you our latest magazine on restructuring and the WHOA. With lots of information and interviews on WHOA.

Dreaming or streaming? Should and may the meeting still go ahead? And if so, in what form? This blog explores the possibilities.

Missing out because of a lack of information?

Do industry pension funds also fall under the scope of the Dutch Scheme?

New legislation for deferring payments and blocking recovery actions.

The introduction of the CERP Act on 1 January 2021 will give works councils and employee representation committees greater influence.

Our latest magazine deals with disrupted relationships within the company. Common problems and solutions are discussed.

The CERP Act sets out a procedure for companies to restructure their excessive debt by reaching a composition with their creditors and shareholders.

If the members of a board are confronted with developments that are so severe that the company faces financial difficulties, they must take action.

Theo Hanssen and Mieke Olaerts have written this blog about the role of the supervisory board under the CERP Act.

If a court receives a petition for proceedings under the CERP Act, the court must determine what form of proceedings to apply: closed or open.

Previously a composition required the approval of all the creditors. A single creditor could block the restructuring efforts, this changes with the CE

The court may refuse to confirm a composition on its own motion or at the request of any of the voting creditors or shareholders.

Proper classification will be a central issue whenever the CERP Act comes into play.

Eliminating the right to a cash-out for banks indisputably represents a major and remarkable change to the CERP Act.

Where previously a composition required the approval of all the creditors, and a single creditor could block the restructuring efforts, this changes..

The CERP Act also contains a customised relief mechanism.

The risks of claims for fraudulent conveyance

The purpose of a cooling-off period is to give a debtor facing financial difficulties the opportunity to give shape to the restructuring efforts.

With the dispute resolution mechanism, it becomes possible to clear up disputes and disagreements.

For guarantors that are not part of the same group as the debtor, the arrangements work very unfavourably.

It is common practice for group companies to guarantee payment of each other’s debts.

If a company is in a situation where it is reasonable to assume that it will be unable to pay its debts a restructuring expert can be appointed.

Transferred to Financial Restructuring & Recovery: what now?

The observer is appointed to oversee preparations for a composition with creditors. The observer’s job is to monitor how the composition comes about.

The final element of the enforceable composition.

What a cooling-off period means for pledge and mortgage holders.

When a restructuring expert will be brought in.

An overview of how the new legislation makes allowance for group structures and how the Dutch Scheme can help in groups’ attempts to restructure.

does the CERP Act actually offer any advantages for the company’s shareholders? This contribution discusses the implications, risks and possibilities.

"Just say I'm not here." is the title of the new DVDW magazine. With interviews and contributions from experts in the field of bankruptcy.

As from 27 September 2020 the UBO register will be available in the Netherlands. The register will make it difficult to hide behind legal entities.

The corona virus is keeping everyone busy and has a major impact on our society. With many health concerns and drastic consequences for the economy.

The GO-facility is an existing finance facility under government guarantee, which is extended by the government in order to bridge the financial...

In these fast-changing times, flexibility on the part of the executive and supervisory board is required. Case law shows that urgent demands or ...

After a career at successive international laws (Clifford Chance and recently Simmons & Simmons), Erwin Bos has agreed to join forces with DVDW.

DVDW is in full transformation while celebrating its 15th business year. In 2019, the Hague Office relocated to Monarch Tower in the heart of the ...

From 29 May 2019, the DVDW Office in The Hague will be situated on the 8th and 9th floor of the Monarch Tower in The Hague.